The 5 best gaming mechanical keyboards of 2022

Features: Optical keys

This stunning mechanical keyboard, Corsair’s K100, is a cut above the rest in design and functionality. Corsair has focused on refining the keyboard’s response times with optical-mechanical keys and Axon technology, which the firm says offers up to 8x the performance compared to other gaming keyboards.

If you’re a fan of RGB lighting, you’ll enjoy the 44 zones Corsair has included. The keyboard also sports an iCUE control wheel, macro keys, media controls, and a palm rest. You will need to install Elgato streaming software.